Times are tough, and money is scarce. So, it's a mystery why Florida legislators don't reject out of hand a plan to let Florida's local telephone companies raise the cost of many consumers' bills by up to 20 percent a year, every year. ...more

April 2, 2009

Last week, President Obama signed the biggest government economic rescue plan in history, a $787 billion package of spending, tax cuts and tax credits. ...more

March 2, 2009

Although many details remained unclear Thursday night, early estimates are that Florida could get at least $10 billion from the $789 billion economic stimulus package agreed on by the U.S. House and Senate. ...more

February 13, 2009

Even as many details for Florida have yet to be announced, GOP Gov. Charlie Crist and Tampa Democrat Rep. Kathy Castor today applauded the $789 billion economic stimulus bill agreed upon by the U.S. House and Senate. ...more

February 12, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist says he plans to announce some kind of moratorium on foreclosures early next week to give Florida families relief during the holidays. ...more

November 26, 2008

Florida families likely will have to open up their wallets wider when they pay their college tuition bills next fall, even if they have a state-paid scholarship that long has covered the costs. ...more

November 21, 2008

Gov. Charlie Crist backed off on his long-held desire to keep college tuition lower for Florida families today by endorsing a plan allowing the state's 11 public universities to raise costs by up to 15 percent each year. ...more

November 20, 2008

Florida citizens who suffer from developmental disabilities are enduring heartbreaking cuts in services that will force many into group homes and institutional care settings. It is a heartless situation that state lawmakers cannot allow to stand. ...more

October 8, 2008

When it comes to saving for college, Florida families have several options, most choosing the Florida Prepaid College Plan and the Florida College Investment Plan. ...more

August 1, 2008

Gov. Charlie Crist has abandoned his staunch opposition to offshore oil and gas drilling, saying Tuesday that he supports Sen. John McCain's plan to lift the federal moratorium and will weigh the possibility of drilling off Florida's coastline. ...more

June 18, 2008